Dr. Sara Soleymani

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sara Soleymani is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Behavioural Science Unit at the University of New South Wales. Her research focuses on the psychosocial dimensions of emerging health technologies, where she leads and contributes to projects that explore stakeholder perspectives on spatial genomics in lung cancer and the integration of genomic newborn screening into Australia’s existing newborn screening program. Prior to moving to Australia, Dr. Soleymani worked on a variety of qualitative and mixed-methods research projects in New Zealand, including topics such as family violence, online harm, institutional abuse, and youth engagement. Her work is grounded in co-design principles and emphasizes a strong commitment to research translation and equity, with a focus on amplifying the voices of marginalized populations. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences, where her research primarily investigated the use of motivational interviewing techniques to improve engagement in family violence interventions.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — Present

Behavioural Science Unit, UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Researching psychosocial dimensions of health technologies and leading projects on genomic screening.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.